Rachel Treisman
Stories
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Arts & Life
Beyoncé Just Became The First Black Woman To Wear The Iconic Tiffany Diamond
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's new Tiffany & Co. campaign marks several milestones: the couple's first joint campaign, a never-before-seen Basquiat painting and just the fourth woman to wear the Tiffany Diamond.
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National
A Texas School Made Masks Part Of Its Dress Code To Get Around Gov. Abbott's Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott — who announced Tuesday that he had tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated — has been fighting with local governments over masks for months.
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World
The United Arab Emirates Is Sheltering Afghanistan's Ousted President, Ashraf Ghani
Ghani said on Sunday that he had left the country to avoid further bloodshed.
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Politics
Here's What The Historic Increase In Food Stamp Benefits Could Mean For You
The average SNAP benefit will increase by $36.24 per person, per month, starting in October.
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World
Here's How You Can Support Earthquake Relief Efforts In Haiti
Looking to get involved but not sure how to help? Here are some resources to get you started.
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National
At Least 6 Die In Britain's Deadliest Mass Shooting In More Than A Decade
A gunman in southwest England killed five people, including a 3-year-old girl, before turning his weapon on himself, police say.
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National
Mississippi's Hospital System Could Collapse Within 10 Days Under COVID's Strain
COVID-19 cases are overwhelming the South. Arkansas set a record for hospitalizations, while officials in one Florida county are urging residents to "consider other options" before calling 911.
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Arts & Life
Jon Stewart And Pete Davidson Are Doing A 9/11 Anniversary Comedy Show For Charity
A day after the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a star-studded roster of comedians will perform at a benefit to raise money for victims and their families.
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Environment
What The U.S. Can Do About The Dire Climate Change Report
Allison Crimmins, who heads the National Climate Assessment, says the U.N.'s landmark report confirms the need for "significant, sustained action" to reduce emissions.
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Arts & Life
Comedian Kathy Griffin Says She's Been Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
Comedian Kathy Griffin said she has never smoked, and that doctors are optimistic because the cancer appears to be contained to her left lung — half of which she is getting removed.